My name is Gigi and I am a Christian...proud and unapologetic. I was a lifelong Catholic - up until a few years ago when the priest sexual abuse scandal hit a bit too close to home. And rocked my very foundation of beliefs. But by the GRACE of my Lord Jesus Christ, I am finding my way back - not to Catholicism, but to my Savior. This is my journey...I would love it if you would share it with me. Sit with me for awhile, won't you...in the Throne Room of the Lord.

Thursday, July 1, 2010

The Terrible Twos!!

It had to happen, I suppose. Tell me - do I run screaming from the building now or just wait and see what happens?!

In the Throne Room turned 2 today!!!!

Little did I know two years ago what the Lord had in store for me. Praise God! He's so good to us that way...

There's a lot of pain and sadness within these pages and I imagine there will be more. Lots of joy too...and God willing, there will be more of that as well.

This blog, the outlet it has offered and the friendships it has provided have truly been heaven sent - so thank you one and all from the bottom of my heart. Now...let's have some cake!

A lot has happened in the last two years...both happy and sad, but regardless of the situation, you have always had wonderful words to share with us.As Jody said, Happy Blog Birthday, and may there be many more..... and you would do anything for "cake", wouldn't you????

Thank you, Jody! Your comments both here and privately have meant more than you know.

Dawn, I think you've been with me almost from the start, no? Seems like you have anyway!! But maybe that's the mark of a good friend...feels like they've been a part of your life forever! Thanks for being here!

Jeanne, I was willing to forgo the cake for myself but what kind of hostess would I have been not to have birthday cake on hand for my guests, hmmm? What? Not working? Okay FINE...the cake was for me. All MINE! Because I LOVE CAKE!!! It's true...it's my favorite food in the whole wide world and I don't care who knows it! I.LOVE.CAKE. <3

On July 8, 2008 my Sweet Hubby was hospitalized for what we thought was a bleeding ulcer. On July 10, 2008 he was diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer with metastases to his liver. Truly a diagnosis no one ever wants to hear...

From the very hour he was diagnosed, we determined that we would continue to place our trust and faith in the Lord and seek to always honor and glorify Him. Yes, even (especially!) in the midst of chaos. One thing that we KNOW for sure is that God is good ALL the time! We are blessed...

**I've been putting off the update to my intro for quite some time now. But delaying it doesn't change the truth...my new reality. On November 9th, 2008, my Sweet Hubby went to be with Jesus. I miss him every minute of every hour of every day. And I will, until I close my eyes for the last time on this earth only to reopen them in Paradise and see His face...and the face of my beloved once again. But for now, I pray to know God's will for me that I might be used to glorify Him.